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Physical Sciences at University of Rochester

Physical Sciences at University of Rochester

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, take a look at what University of Rochester. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Rochester sits in Rochester, NY.

Online Class Availability at University of Rochester

Online coursework is an option at University of Rochester. Of 11,946 students, 690 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,843 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at University of Rochester

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Rochester’s Physical Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #4 of 83
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #17 of 532
Best Value New York #25 of 33
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #59 of 82
Best Value Nationwide #470 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #1 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #4 of 83
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #17 of 532
Best Value New York #25 of 33
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #59 of 82
Best Value Nationwide #470 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from University of Rochester

Those who finish University of Rochester’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $89,777

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from University of Rochester is $19,500.

Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at University of Rochester work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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